turnpikes
nounUK /ˈtɜːnpaɪks/
US /ˈtɜːrnpaɪks/
Turnpikes are roads that people must pay money to drive on.
We drove on the turnpikes to get to the city faster.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A turnpike can also be a gate or barrier on a road where people pay a toll.
The car stopped at the turnpike to pay the fee.
3. In history, a turnpike was a spiked barrier used to stop horses or vehicles.
The old turnpike was made of wood and iron spikes.
4. A turnpike can mean a wide, important road that connects cities.
The new turnpike runs all the way to the coast.